Admiralty
The Building Of The Admiralty one of the well-known symbols of Saint-Petersburg. This colored in yellow structure looks like Peter and Paul Fortress. Maybe, because this buildings — ones of the firsts in new capital, that erected by the order of Peter the Great.
Little ship on the spire of Admiralty tower well known symbol too. However, it’s only copy. Original ship was made from gold. However, it was lost when the building was being repaired. U-u-u-ps… )
Now Admiralty, since it was founded, headquarters of Russian Navy. It situated at the center of the city, not far from Winter Palace. Nevsky prospect are beginning near here.
You can see Admiralty during next tours:
The Tour for foreign pupils and students – “White Nights in St. Petersburg»(3 days)
The Tour for foreign pupils and students — «White Nights in St. Petersburg»(4 days)